With Pride Month underway, San Francisco public health officials are encouraging residents to protect themselves from mpox by receiving the two-dose vaccine regimen.
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by a virus, which can result in a painful rash and fever. The virus primarily spreads through sustained skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, which can occur at crowded events, sexual contact or sharing clothing or bedding. The infection is rarely fatal and usually resolves on its own within two weeks or a month.
Ex // Top Stories London Breed gave Oakland mayor this key piece of advice before term Reflecting on her first months in office, Sheng Thao explained to The Examiner how she draws wisdom from her experience as an unhoused abuse survivor Last year, a few large Pride events, including the Electroluxx Pride Party and the Burning Man Afterglow party, informed attendees of possible mpox exposures and offered resources around vaccination and health care.
Frustration emerged from the public around the lack of cohesive mpox messaging and resources from The City.